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Judge to hand down murder sentence Friday FINAL ARGUMENTS: defence, Crown conclude LEXI BAINAS CITIZEN

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Judge Keith Bracken will bring the high-profile case to an end Friday afternoon as he announces the sentence for William Gordon Robert Elliott, who has pleaded guilty to the murders of two Duncan women.

Bracken told a packed courtroom in the Supreme Court of B.C. in Duncan Thursday morning that he would take the rest of the day to consider everything put before him and would be back at 2 p.m. on June 13 for sentencing.

The court heard closing submissions June 12 as Scott Sheets and Renee Miller, speaking for the defence, attempted to again show Elliott as a young man with a troubled past who has attempted to make some reparations.

“He has provided a confession, expressed remorse, has participated with people in preparing reports. The articulation he uses in them will never be enough. There is no excuse for that but there is a partial explanation,” Sheets said, adding that, after 15 years spent in a household where abuse and alcohol were combined, “it would be unreasonable to expect him to go through that untouched.”

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Repeating to Bracken some of the comments from Elliott’s aunt, Sheets said his history shows he was “unloved” and that the “neglect, abandonment and abuse” mostly went unseen but not unfelt by the young man.

The prosecuting team of Scott Van Alstine and Laura Ford, who are seeking the maximum sentence of 25 years before the possibility of parole, then spent some time trying to show Judge Bracken that the case law Sheets and Miller were using to justify asking for sentence of only 12-15 years was flawed and outdated.

Ford, in particular, asked Bracken to remember that the fact that Elliott is aboriginal should not preclude a judge from looking at other cases, saying that having aboriginal heritage was important but it was only one factor.

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Tempers flared Tuesday at a Cowichan Valley Regional District committee meeting over a proposal from Balme Ayr Farm to process gravel on their land under a temporary use permit, leading to a denial of the permit application.

On Wednesday the CVRD’s acting CAO Frank Raimondo announced that staff had some procedural concerns with how the decision was made and nothing will be finalized until the CVRD gets a legal opinion.

The gravel processing is part of a farmland reclamation effort that Oliver and Shelley Balme are undertaking to convert 70 acres to land usable for their dairy by extracting gravel from the site in phases over the next 15 years.

The gravel extraction has been

approved by the Agricultural Land Commission, against the recommendation of the CVRD. The gravel extraction was under discussion at the Electoral Area Services Committee meeting this week. Though what came forward from staff was a recommendation to refer the application to a variety of committees and commissions for discussion and to schedule public meetings for the community to have their say, Cowichan Bay Area Director Lori Iannidinardo cut off consideration with a motion to outright deny the application.

“My area does not support this application,” she explained. The farm is located in Area C, Cobble Hill, but borders Iannidinardo’s Area D. Area C Director Gerry Giles strenuously objected.

“I think that to deny an appli-

cation before you’ve even undertaken a process is to deny natural justice from occurring,” she said.

Giles argued that denying the permit without having any of the permit details in front of them, as the idea had been to talk about what process they should use and not the merits of the permit itself, was unfair to the applicant and to the public.

“This resolution to me is putting the cart before the horse,” she said.

Giles further argued that the temporary use permit was a way for the CVRD to have some regulatory control over the operation.

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“First and foremost this is a land reclamation. This proposal is about making farmland,” she said, urging the board to be forward-thinking.

They would only be looking at doing gravel crushing once or twice a year, she said, and invited everyone to come to the farm and see the site, which is in a gully about 100 feet deep. The location is such that nobody would ever even see the operation, Balme said.

Iannidinardo would have none of it. “A gravel pit is a gravel

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Friday could be the last day of school for public school students as members of the BC Teachers’ Federation announced they would be taking a study session Monday and would begin full scale strike action on Tuesday.

BCTF president Jim Iker said Thursday that he still held out hopes that further negotiating this weekend will result in a settlement, making the whole exercise unnecessary.

A majority of B.C.’s public school teachers voted Monday and Tuesday to back contract demands by boosting their rotating strikes to a full walk-out.

The Ministry of Education and the Public School Employers’ Association immediately announced plans for the strike.

Parents need to know that if the British Columbia Teachers Federation (BCTF) starts a full walk-out next week, schools will simply be closed for kindergarten through Grade 9 students.

For Grades 10, 11 and 12, provincial exams will go ahead but picket lines may be present and students in rural areas may not have normal school bus service.

The BC Public School Employers’ Association has applied to the Labour Relations Board to have all services required for the completion of report cards deemed essential including marking school-based and provincial exams, and compilation, entry, and submission of final grades.

The Ministry of Education and BCPSEA said in a release that they “want to assure parents that every effort is being made to ensure the strike does not disadvantage students, nor delay their transition to the next grade or on to postsecondary. A full walkout may impact the last nine days of school

before summer break begins on June 27.”

Teri Mooring, the BCTF’s second vice president, spoke at a rally organized by the Cowichan District Teachers’ Association outside the school district offices in Duncan on June 5.

“Students that are graduating this year have never known adequate support, have never had enough one on one time,” she said.

“They have not been in small enough classrooms. A teacher who’s been teaching 12 years has never known contractual class size and composition levels.

“Public education is supposed to be the promise that government makes to its citizens. It’s supposed to be a great equalizer. They’ve got to properly fund education.”

CDTA president Naomi Nilsson also spoke at the rally, explaining that she saw under-funding right away on her first job, in Zeballos, where she taught Grade 7, 8, 9 First Nations students in a building that had no computers and no running water.

She saw the results of underfunding firsthand and this continued when she came to the Cowichan Valley and started teaching at Khowhemun Elementary.

It’s important to teachers to know they have strength in numbers, Nilsson said, adding, “now we are 41,000 strong and we can make a difference in public education. Right now the government knows we can make a difference.

I am getting calls in the office daily from the public asking how they can support us on the picket lines. That has never happened,” she said.

She urged teachers to support each other and be grateful for the backing they are receiving both from other unions and the general public.

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Defence seeks 12-15 years before parole KEVIN ROTHBAUER CITIZEN

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Crown revisits expert reports JUDGE, From Page 1 Van Alstine then went over the previously presented reports, highlighting certain aspects, finally reminding the judge that psychologists “sensed there was something Elliott had not connected with in treatment” and that using alcohol could be dangerous for him.

However, Van Alstine also noted that First Nations elder Bill Sylvester reported that, after initial defensiveness, Elliott had shown he could make progress if kept away from alcohol and drugs and was showing he could walk away from conflict.

Van Alstine said Cowichan Tribes’ justice coordinator Calvin Swustus had said it would be important for Elliott “to know we haven’t forgotten him.”

The lawyer for convicted murderer William Gordon Robert Elliott asked judge Keith Bracken to consider his client’s troubled childhood, feelings of remorse, and Aboriginal heritage when determining his sentence.

The Crown is seeking the maximum 25 years before Elliott is eligible for parole, but his lawyer, Scott Sheets, countered by asking between 12 and 15 years.

Elliott, 26, pleaded guilty last summer to the murders of 42year-old Karrie-Ann Stone in July 2010, and 18-year-old Tyeshia Jones in January 2011.

Sheets acknowledged the brutal nature of his client’s crimes, but noted that once he was caught, he expressed remorse, and even agreed to speak with the mothers of his victims.

“He took responsibility shortly after he was arrested, even against the advice of counsel,” Sheets pointed out.

Elliott was 22 years old when he murdered Stone, Sheets noted. It was an impulsive act, which took place after the two had consensual sex, which Elliott paid for.

Stone provoked Elliott, according to Sheets.

“It was extortion by Ms. Stone to tell his family if he didn’t pay more money,” he said.

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Elliott thought Stone was dead before he set her on fire, and only found out she was alive after the fact, Sheets continued.

“He didn’t have cruel intentions of depravity to set her on fire believing she was alive,” he said.

In addressing the murder of Jones, who Elliott strangled after accidentally hitting her with his truck and attempting to sexually assault her, Sheets acknowledged Elliott’s “disturbing efforts” to prevent her body from being identified, which included attempts to knock out her teeth and poke out her eyes, but said that there was no evidence he did those things while she was alive.

Sheets commented on the similarities in both murders, that neither was planned or premedi-

tated, and in the case of Jones, Elliott panicked because he was worried he’d be found out for Stone’s murder if he alerted authorities when he struck Jones with his truck.

Sheets also discussed Elliott’s troubled background at length, detailing a history of abandonment, neglect and abuse, a journey through multiple foster homes, and eventual substance abuse.

Elliott was abandoned by his mother before he was a year old and lived with his father for the first few years of his life. Reunited with his mother at the age of five, he lived with her on the streets of Vancouver, where he witnessed drug abuse, violence and sex.

He returned to the Cowichan

Valley at the age of six, where he lived in a crowded, previously abandoned house with more than a dozen others, including older boys who physically abused him.

At the age of nine, he was found by a Duncan resident sleeping under a bush outside a bank.

Shortly after that, he went into foster care, changing homes frequently.

Despite that history, Sheets said there is a great deal of support available to Elliott if and when he returns to the community.

“He has a big family,” Sheets said. “He’s not alone. His family loves him and is behind him.

They will support, encourage, and prepare him for release.”

Sheets also urged Bracken to approach sentence differently because of Elliott’s “unique circumstances as an aboriginal offender.”

He cited several previous cases where the economic and social deprivations and lack of opportunities that often come with being First Nations were factored into sentencing. “[Previous decisions were] saying that normal culpability is diminished because of these systemic factors,” he said.

Sheets completed his presentations on Wednesday. Closing arguments are expected on Thursday morning.

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Foot ferry would benefit much of the Island A

good portion of Vancouver Island stands to benefit if and when the final funding comes together for Island Ferries’ proposed foot passenger ferry to Vancouver.

Commuters from the West Shore to the Comox Valley could find such a service appealing and helpful. Island Ferries indicates the one-way ticket for the trip will be $30, and it would drop off riders at the Seabus terminal and at the foot of the Canada Line, which offers quick transit to other Lower Mainland points, most notably Vancouver International Airport.

Adult passenger-only fare from Departure Bay to Horseshoe Bay on B.C. Ferries is now $16.25, with a car and driver $69.60 oneway. That only gets one across the Strait, followed by a halfhour drive downtown, where extra parking costs might arise.

Commuters from as far south as Langford, and as far north as the Comox Valley could use the service on a regular basis.

Those living in the West Shore region of Victoria currently face a lengthy drive to the B.C. Ferries terminal at Swartz Bay, after which they end up in Tsawwassen — an hour’s drive

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from downtown Vancouver. If they had the option of heading north to Nanaimo, it would be an hour’s drive to the ferry, then on to downtown Vancouver.

Because of that, the province and the federal government should get behind this latest version of the fast foot passenger ferry. After all, this service is not just for Nanaimo — it’s an Island thing. Government is supposed to make it easier for people and traffic to get from point A to point B, and this ferry would be a key transportation infrastructure piece.

While there are a number of

transportation options to and from Vancouver Island, the missing link is this fast foot passenger ferry.

Its arrival would reduce vehicular traffic on both sides of the Georgia Strait, and become an economical option for commuting to Vancouver.

It is good to recall why the first two versions of the route didn’t last. The first, Royal Sealink Express, actually was doing quite well on its Nanaimo to Vancouver route in 1991, reaching a break-even point after just 11 months.

This market was proven, and

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Island Ferries ownership knows it. Nevertheless, the VictoriaVancouver route that ran from downtown Victoria was too long and the lack of ridership contributed to the service’s failure.

The second try, HarbourLynx, was underfunded and had one boat. This time there are two.

The previous attempts and the scars left behind are likely reasons why new investors have been shy about joining Island Ferries’ project to this point.

Perhaps it’s time they focused on this rather than rail.

Schools not a priority for government The public school system doesn’t seem to be a high priority for this government, but it’s not surprising if you think about it.

Do you think any of our elected officials send their kids to public schools? The premier certainly doesn’t, nor do the wealthy and powerful people of the province.

Then there are the unfortunate families who can’t really afford private school, but have no choice because the public schools can’t deal with their kids’ special needs. That is not right.

I want my tax dollars to go towards a great public school system that’s accessible to everyone. Private schools should not

be taking public money. Oh yeah, what was all that about families during the election campaign?

Yasmeen Qureshi Mill Bay

Teachers’ jobs are pretty cushy, comparatively In her letter, Betty appears to be trying to get sympathy for the poor teachers that have to work a FULL day.

You think that they have it so rough? The teachers work in warmth with a roof over their heads. They don’t have to get up at 4 a.m. to get to work. They have four months of vacation every year (summer, Christmas, spring break, PD days, etc.).

Their pay equals around $75 per hour when you do the math.

So Betty, I don’t know if you are a teacher but I would like to suggest that all teachers get out of their ivory towers and try a day in the shoes of those that get paid minimum wage, spend their time working outside all day in the freezing or scorching weather, are lucky to get one week of vacation and barely have enough money to make ends meet.

After that day, and only then, should a teacher’s opinion be valid. Unfortunately, it appears that teachers want more money to widen the gap between the have and have-nots.

Bernie Kramski Duncan

Would you like to buy a house in Meadow Park? This is the subdivision of 33 homes adjacent to Alex Aitken School. The municipality approved it for development some 40 years ago and septic field systems were to handle the effluent. However, the land is not suitable for septic fields, a known fact, recently verified by VIHA. There is a hodge-podge of treatment systems, some conforming, some non-conforming, one having sewage hauled away by tanker every six weeks at owners’ expense. Many longtime residents are retired and on fixed incomes. Any increase in taxes is a concern. Putting in a “stand alone” septic system, costing upwards of $20,000, would cause major stress and, perhaps, the loss of their home.

Unfortunately, once a caring, friendly neighbourhood has become polarized by untruths i.e. Big Developer behind sewer expansion, malicious gossip and personal attacks. Surely the municipality has some obligation in this matter and can’t expect VIHA and subdivision residents to assume total financial responsibility for council’s past errors.

Would you like to buy a house in Meadow Park? I doubt it!

Jacques and Lynda Marc Duncan

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Education has deteriorated The fact that education today is less edifying to its recipients than that of yesteryear is largely attributable to teachers of the 80s and 90s who drove a bus called Education 2000.

Ed 2000 was intended to create a system in which exams were not to be emphasized — indeed, eliminated — for fear they would cause angst amongst low achievers. Students were “streamed” from one grade to the next without “passing” or satisfying any basic standard of achievement. How such low achievers were to deal with underachievement once having graduated was not contemplated.

This has resulted in many high school, college and university graduates that cannot spell, cannot design a grammatically correct sentence, cannot add or subtract, let alone make change, without a computer. Even with computers providing answers on demand to questions, required essays and calculations — where are these folks when they have to think for themselves? Answer: unless they simply suffer the consequences of their inability, someone has to amend their work for them — be it editorial or arithmetic/mathematic.

With over 40 years of HR experience I see the changes: it is like “night and day” — or perhaps more correctly: like “day” then “night”.

Perhaps it is time to sever teachers from most aspects of education save for accepted methods of instruction and leave course development and methodology to experts in each field of study.

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North Cowichan property tax increases are intolerable Are there any other North Cowichan municipal voters out there who have seen the past due date stamp on our current mayor and council members? If you missed it, check your property tax invoice.

I agree with Alex Currie — over 225 per cent increases since 2007 are beyond the

pale! It’s time for a whole new council that will not be whipsawed by administration and which clearly understands that they are charged with the responsibility of solid fiscal management by WE the VOTERS. Time to take back our municipal government and put it in responsible hands in November.

Christopher Paton-Gay Duncan

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Band of Rascals With Sunfest 2014 edging closer to the horizon, organizers are announcing the the lineup for the entire event.

“There’s a real emphasis giving the spotlight to rising local talent this year,” says Charlotte Fisher, as she released the main and saloon stage acts for the fourday festival.

On Thursday July 31, the fun kicks off with a band from the Cowichan Valley.

“The energetic Band of Rascals will

have toes tapping through their lively set,” Fisher said.

The band has performed with everyone from Spirit of the West to Kim Mitchell and Ashley MacIsaac.

Formed in 2013 they’ve released two singles, Down To You and Held In Thought (Not By You). They’ve produced videos for both songs.

The band’s self-titled debut album is scheduled to come out this summer.

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The new MMBC program for residential recycling is creating some serious challenges for local residents and their collector on the West Coast of Vancouver Island, Sonbird Refuse & Recycling Ltd. Under the MMBC rules there are some new items that can now be included but there are also items such as soft plastics that can’t.

The newly imposed system is wreaking havoc at the curb, said Chris Bird, owner of Sonbird.

“Some residents are doing their best while others are frustrated and taking it out on our employees. We are getting comments such as: ‘I’ve been doing this for years’, ‘all the rules have changed’, and ‘I am too confused so I’ll just put it in the trash.’ We’ve endured a lot of verbal abuse over the last little while,” he said.

On a recent pickup day, Sonbird audited the contents of the recycling bins and the results were very concerning, Bird said.

“Over 20 per cent of the stops had product not acceptable to MMBC. Contamination included glass, Styrofoam, soft plastics, dual material products and unclean materials,” he said.

Contamination is a serious issue as MMBC is authorized to levy fines for non-compliance, he said.

“We no longer receive funding for the recycle depot — it has been a disaster to not have that available to the public free. The funding for curbside is so greatly reduced that the system now wants to pay us for our recycling by the tonne when we bring it to Nanaimo. If we go into the community and the contamination rate is high and we don’t pick up your recycling because of contamination which was at 25 per cent on our last pickup, we then have less recycling to turn in and less revenue coming in,” Bird said.

“Now we’ve got one tonne to take over there, we’ll get $100 for that recycling, and we’ve run our truck around the community at a cost of $500 a week to get $100 for recycling. If we do send contamination through the system, there are fines imposed by the company that’s running the MMBC program that are up to $1,100 per incident,” he added.

Despite handing out new guidelines and sifting through where possible at the curb, there were 87 “soft plastic violations” in their last load on Wednesday, he said.

“The other big problem with this program is it doesn’t cover multiple-resident units, like apartments, trailer parks, condos, stratas.”

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Living Pioneer miner James Copland ‘put his fist in life’s face’ hen I introduced James “I have in fact been in all Copland, pioneer, the mining camps of B.C., career prospector and placer and quartz.” fount of knowledge, in April, I said there’s more to his story JAMES COPLAND pioneer prospector than that.

Indeed there is, as shown by a positively glowing 1935 column in the Vancouver Sun on the buildings, no trade unions, no CHRONICLES forthcoming occasion of Copemployers’ organizations, no T.W. Paterson land receiving the King’s Jubimen and women settled with lee Medal. Marine editor Pat security or lack of security...

Terry introduced him, then 97, as “a vet“It passes my understanding...how a eran, noble Scotsman, one of the old and man of that calibre, even, could stand up marvellous breed who reached [the] Port to the rigors that he would have had to of Vancouver before it was ever heard of”. face...”

Terry chose to write about him, he One of as many as 5,000 other hardy explained, because “I pay tribute to men fortune seekers, for several years Copland of courage and strength, and James Cophad tried the Fraser River placer diggings, land, as good as he was when he first put most of them on sandbars already staked a fist in life’s face, came round the Horn by others, after stints in the Australian in sail to be one of the first to open up goldfields and Peru, Chile and Brazil. He’d this country. May I be half the man he is, headed for the Kettle River in 1880 and when I can look forward to my century as he’d had “some success” on Rock Creek nearly as he can...”

— enough that, other than sporadic sorHigh praise indeed. ties to other gold rushes as they occurred, Grand Forks Mayor T.A. Love was he’d made Rock Creek his home for 70 behind Copland’s receiving even this mod- years. est and belated recognition for a lifetime In fact, he wouldn’t have moved to of unsung labour; or, as Terry put it, his Grand Forks two years before had not a “obstinacy in the face of adversity” that forest fire destroyed his cabin. And if a rivalled the fictional exploits of movie broken his collarbone hadn’t made it too heroes. Mayor Love thought Copland was difficult for him to chop his own firewood. “probably the oldest continuous resident Perhaps his greatest tangible asset as a of British Columbia.” nonagenarian was his excellent memory Terry marvelled at how Copland, as had of his own adventures and of those of the so many others of his day, uprooted his colourful men whose names have become life in Forfarshire, Scotland as a 19 year legends, or whose names grace our maps. old (he was, in fact, 14 when he left home I’m not aware that James Copland’s and 19 when he came here) to sail before name is on our maps nor if any of his the mast and halfway round the world priceless memories were recorded for to an unknown wilderness. To begin life posterity; this, despite the fact that others anew with only ambition and his physical had recognized what he had to offer provstamina upon which to build. incial heritage and considered it.

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Members of the 744 (Cowichan) Royal Air Cadet Squadron stand ready for an official inspection at their parade ground on Gibbins Road on Sunday, June 8. It was the squadron’s 50th annual ceremonial review and attracted a large crowd. Later, they were inspected by Flt. Lieut. (Retired) George Brewster, whose history a fighter pilot who flew the legendary Spitfires during World War Two earns him enormous respect among the cadets. [LEXI BAINAS/CITIZEN] PRODUCED BY KOBA ENTERTAINMENT

Want to know more about the expected impacts of climate change on coastal communities and estuaries?

The Cowichan Estuary Restoration and Conservation Association is holding a full day symposium on the subject June 14.

Expert discussions will highlight how climate change, pollution, unsustainable development and resource use affect the ecological integrity of estuarine ecosystems and coastal communities.

It is hoped that the symposium will serve sharing experience by stakeholders related to estuary restoration and conservation, and help to develop strategies to mitigate current and expected adverse impacts.

There will be two morning, and one afternoon session and a panel discussion with representatives of estuary groups from Vancouver Island, Squamish, Surrey and the Washington state.

“Thirteen high-profile presenters from academia, government, non-profit organizations and the private sector promise to turn this event into a unique learning experience and a wake-up call for all of us,” said a press release about the event.

“Climate change is unequivocal with potentially dramatic future impacts on our lives and the world we know.”

The symposium is taking place Vancouver Island University’s Duncan campus.

Registration starts at 8 a.m. at a nominal fee of $15 and $10 for students and seniors.

Estuary Association and Museum partner in new exhibit The Cowichan Estuary Restoration and Conservation Association, in co-operation with the Royal BC Museum, is hitting the road to show Cowichan Valley residents the ecological and historic-cultural importance of estuary ecosystems, especially the Cowi-

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With a purpose-built mobile exhibition created by the Royal BC Museum in tow, CERCA’s goal is to raise the level of environmental awareness, knowledge and appreciation of the ecological, cultural and economic importance of estuaries, and the expected effects of climate change on estuaries and their floodplains.

The mobile exhibit will be on display inside the Duncan Mall for two weeks before moving to other strategic locations in the Cowichan Valley. It will be officially opened by Lori lannidinardo, CVRD director of Area D, and representatives of the Royal BC Museum and CERCA at 11 a.m. on June 13 inside the Duncan Mall.

The exhibition is open to the public free of charge and accessible throughout the opening hours of the Duncan Mall.

“This collaboration with the Cowichan Estuary Restoration and Conservation Association allows the Royal BC Museum to explore innovative solutions for delivering content on a subject that is near and dear to our hearts and to the heart of this community. It enables us to reach out beyond the walls of our institution,” said Angela Williams, chief operating officer of the Royal BC Museum. “We are very proud of this collaboration and this exhibition.”

This project with CERCA has been a pilot project for the Royal BC Museum in its renewed focus on outreach.

The expected outcome of this all-ages exhibition is a raised level of public awareness of estuaries, threats to their ecological integrity and potential for rehabilitation.

The exhibition is ideally suited to attract school classes and their teachers from throughout the Cowichan Valley, said a press release.

For further information visit CERCA’s website at www.cowichanestuary.com, or call CERCA at 250-748-4878.

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The Cowichan Sportsplex is turning to scrap metal to raise some much-needed funds, with an event called Salvage for Success taking place this Saturday, June 14 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the facility’s parking lot off Beverly Street.

“Your metal scraps really don’t have much value in your basement or garage, but scrap from a whole bunch of people adds up to some serious and much-needed cash for our community facility,” said Shauna Clinging of the Sportsplex Society’s fundraising committee.

The community can help, she said, by bringing in everything

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Sue Medley & The Back Road Band are confirmed as the musical entertainment for Comox by the Sea Shellfish and Seafood Celebration on June 21, as part of this year’s BC Shellfish and Seafood Festival in the Comox Valley.

Sue Medley, an award-winning singer, songwriter and performer, has travelled around North America with her Southern-style rock/roots music, known for being equal parts tough and tender, sweet and seasoned.

Despite winning two Juno Awards, five West Coast Music Awards and Two Socan Awards, she is a firmly grounded, down-toearth, skilled and a creative musician who plays music because she loves it, and always has. The rest

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Having recently returned to her roots in the Comox Valley after living in the U.S. for many years, Medley has been injected with a fresh shot of inspiration for her music, and re-energized by the supportive community, as well as her family and friends.

“Comox Valley has contributed immensely to the woman and musician I am today,” said Medley.

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CVAC Jaguars Sarah Rosen, Charlotte Gaw, and Olivia Burton race in the 14-15 girls 300m. [KEVIN ROTHBAUER/CITIZEN]

Jaguars hit jackpot at Garriock KEVIN ROTHBAUER CITIZEN

Local athletes took full advantage of their home turf last weekend as they raked in the medals at the 14th annual Garriock Track Meet at the Cowichan Sportsplex.

Members of the CVAC Jaguars collected a total of 109 medals at the two-day meet, part of the Vancouver Island Athletics Association series. The meet attracted 340 athletes from across the Island, including 70 from the host club.

“Our track meet is favoured as the best due to location, and we always manage to supply the best weather,” CVAC president Wendy Palou said.

Palou noted that such massive events aren’t easy to stage.

“I personally would like to send a huge thank-you to all the volunteers that make this happen,” she said. “It requires many man hours and two long days, and the CVAC parents and athletes all helped this happen.”

The Jaguars’ two entries in the 18-19 age group both finished with three gold medals: Liam Lindsay in the men’s 400m, long jump and

triple jump, and Tia Baker in the 100m, 200m and 400m.

In the 16-17 women’s division, Chicago Bains won gold in the 200m, 80 hurdles and 300m hurdles, and silver in the 100m behind teammate Taryn Smiley, who also claimed silver in the 200m. Nicole Lindsay placed third in the 200m, and also earned silver in the 400m. Belle White finished with silver in the 1500m and 3000m, and Emily Lindsay took silver in triple jump.

In the 16-17 men’s division, Ben Williams collected gold in the high jump, silver in long jump and bronze in the 200m. Kabir Bellerose claimed silver in the 300m hurdles and bronze in the 100m and 200m, and Chase Gunderson won gold in triple jump.

In the 14-15 girls division, Emerald White claimed silver in the 1500m race walk, Emma Dewit took silver in shot put, and Sarah Rosen took bronze in javelin.

Luke Armstrong won three golds in the 14-15 boys division, in the 300m, 800m and 1200m, while Sion Griffiths won gold in shot put and silver in hammer, and Pierson Atsma took bronze

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Junior B sniper Adam Golia bolts down the floor, escaping a Westshore Bears defender. [KEVIN ROTHBAUER/CITIZEN]

Quick revenge for Jr. B Thunder

in triple jump.

In the 13-year-old girls division, Madelyn Pollock won gold in the 100m, 80m hurdles and 200m hurdles, and Emma Wilson placed first in the 2000m. Danae Gendall took silver in the 80m hurdles and bronze in long jump. Kahlil Fontana took silver in the 13-yearold boys 200m and bronze in the 100m.

Reece Fougner-Rukus collected seven medals in the 12-year-old girls division: gold in the 80m hurdles and high jump, silver in long jump, javelin, shot put and hammer, and bronze in the 200m hurdles. Lavendar White took silver in the 1200m, Naveen Nijjar earned bronze in the 300m, and Constance Louie took bronze in the 800m.

Standouts in the younger age groups included Jayda Lauzon with seven medals in the 11-yearold girls division, Margo Blumel with triple gold in the 10-year-old girls division, and Josh Ketch with a team-high nine medals in the nine-year-old boys division.

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After having one of their worst outings of the season in a loss to the Westshore Bears last Thursday, the junior B Cowichan Valley Thunder bounced back to clobber the same team this past Monday.

Playing at the Q Centre in Langford last Thursday, the Thunder were hit with just their second loss of the season, a decisive 16-8 drubbing by the Bears.

“We played miserably,” coach Lorne Winship said. “We were limited in numbers, but we were completely flat, the whole team.”

Graham Winship led the Thunder with three goals and three assists, Bryson Weberg scored twice, and Ryan Taylor had a goal and four helpers. Jamie Jensen and Chance Koughan each recorded a goal and an assist, and Tyson Black added one helper.

The Thunder didn’t have to wait long to get revenge, which they earned with an 11-6 win at home on Monday.

“It was nice that we played them again Monday night,” coach Winship said. “We came out deter-

mined to play. We knew that we had to step up. Our defence was excellent.”

Goalie Nathan Clark earned the game ball as determined by his teammates. Adam Golia led the attack with three goals and four assists, and Brandon Corby had three goals. Colin Winship had two goals and two helpers, Black had a goal and four assists, Jensen had a goal and three assists, and Graham Winship had a goal and two assists. Luke Anderson chipped in with one helper.

Last Friday, the intermediate B Thunder crushed the Juan de Fuca Whalers 14-6.

Mitch Page paced Cowichan with four goals and two assists, while Black and Colin Winship had two goals and four assists apiece. Corby added two goals and one assist, Corwin Trent scored twice, Aidan Miller had a goal and two helpers, and Kaine Dreaver scored once. Liam Clinging, Josh Porter and goalie Kain Stewart had single assists.

The intermediate Thunder played in Saanich on Thursday, and the junior Thunder will host Saanich on Friday at 8 p.m.

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Pirates win Hopwo, top mosquito league

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After winning the Hopwo Invitational Mosquito Baseball Tournament in Chemainus last month, the Duncan Pirates went on to finish first in their league, which concluded play last week.

The Pirates clinched the league title on June 3 with a win over the Duncan Cardinals, capping off a remarkable season.

“Every game, they surprised me and did something different,” coach Amrit Manhas said.

The Pirates went 4-1 at the Hopwo Tournament, opening with a win over the Duncan Cubs, in which they got strong pitching from Clayton Bergstrom and Jake Dorby before Arjan Manhas closed it out. After a loss to the Ladysmith Mariners, the Pirates’ bats came alive as they returned to the win column against the Nanaimo Angels.

The final set the Pirates against the Oceanside Bears. Karter Blandin pitched the first 3 2/3 innings and was nearly flawless, and Arjan Manhas came in to close.

The team maxed out in runs in all but one inning as they beat

Heading into the Greater Victoria Minor Football Silver Cup playoffs, the pre-atom Cowichan Bulldogs are on a roll.

The pre-atom ’Dogs closed out the regular season with their second straight win last Sunday, beating the Nanaimo Bombers 24-0 in Nanaimo.

The Bulldogs opened the scoring on a touchdown run by quarterback Jaxon Jones, who followed it up with a two-point convert pass to tight end Jayden DuTemple. Cowichan took it to another level in the second half, when Jones scored again, then passed to wideout Jeevan Nijjar for the convert.

The much-improved offence led by linemen Jayden Strzok and Eston Canning helped running backs Spencer Young, Thoran Koyote and Treyton McCuaigJones march down the field, and McCuaig-Jones finished the drive with a touchdown.

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The Saltspring Mariners were voted the most sportsmanlike by the umpires. The only thing missing from the tournament was a team from the host community.

“We had 12 teams, and not one from Chemainus,” Chemainus Baseball Association President Phil Simpson said. “That’s two years in a row we haven’t been able to put in a team from Chemainus.”

The association is building,

Simpson said, and there will be a mosquito team representing Chemainus in the near future.

It was at the 2013 Hopwo Tournament that its namesake, Larry Hopwo, announced he was retiring as president of Chemainus Baseball after 35 years, although he remains involved. The tournament is an apt tribute to his legacy.

“The only reason we still have ball in Chemainus is because of him,” Simpson said.

ote, Young and Evan Mayer on defence to completely shut down the Nanaimo offence.

“We are on a tear right now,” coach Ted Harris said. “Our team is pretty jacked up and we are full tilt right to the finish.”

The atom Bulldogs played what coach Devon Lawrence called their “best game of the season,” in a loss to the Nanaimo Lions.

In the first half, key blocks from Cowichan offensive linemen Ethan Giles and Wyatt Atkinson were able to give their running backs the time they needed, and Zack Pearson got within a few yards of scoring. Defensively, linebackers Luke Larminay and Cyrus Upshaw were all over the field throughout the first half.

Both teams slowed down in the second half. The Bulldogs scored their first points on the last play of the game, when QB Aiden Lawrence was able to connect with receiver Koda Lang.

The atoms face Westshore in a Silver Cup semifinal this Sunday, while the pre-atom and pee wee Bulldogs have byes to their respective Silver Cup finals the following weekend.

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Crew, Ravens headed for Saturday’s CWFL final KEVIN ROTHBAUER CITIZEN

Over the course of one actionpacked week, the Cowichan Women’s Football League wrapped up the regular season and got through two rounds of playoffs, setting up this Saturday’s final between the Crew and the Ravens.

As league play came to an end, the Blue Steel Brew beat the Law 33-7 on June 4, and on June 6, the Crew beat the Ravens 46-8 and the Wild calmed the Storm 32-6.

Crew rookie Nicole Pugh accounted for five touchdowns, a convert, a blocked punt and three sacks. Darbi Aitchison had a pick six touchdown and another interception, Alita Mattin had a touchdown and one pick, Morgan Kinahan had two converts, Marilou Sullivan had one convert, and Janelle Mould had one interception.

In their loss to the Wild, the Storm got a touchdown and an interception from Katrina Waldron, three sacks from Rachel Pugh, and an interception from Rachel Paddle.

The quarterfinals got under way last Sunday with the Ravens beating the Storm 44-6, the Sirens topping the Wild 346, and the Law edging the Blue Steel 20-19.

Rikki Wylie had a five-touchdown outing for the Ravens, and added an interception, while Nikita Kitagawa had one major, two picks and a convert. Dana Thorne had two interceptions, Lauren James had one sack, and Morgan Rogers had a convert.

The Storm replied with a touchdown by Waldron, and also got a sack by Carly Boyd, an interception by Joanne Angus, and a blocked pass by Elia Zanon.

Shelly McKay and Christine Switzer each had two touchdowns and a convert as the Sirens beat the Wild. Tara McCaffrey also scored, while Sabby DesRochers and Tara Brooks had converts and Carmen Brown had an interception.

In Wednesday’s semifinals, the Crew beat the Law 30-7 and the Ravens beat the Sirens 34-13.

Sullivan had three touchdowns for the Crew, while Aitchison and Mattin also had touchdowns, and Mould had two interceptions.

The Ravens got two touchdowns, a convert and three sacks from James, and two more touchdowns and a pick from Wylie.

Kitagawa had a touchdown and a convert, Sarah Russ had two converts, and Jenna Carver added an interception. Responding for the Sirens was Deanne Mearns with two touchdowns, while Brown had a convert, and DesRochers added a sack.

The final will go this Saturday at 11 a.m. at McAdam Park.

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Bantam lacrosse teams from the Cowichan Valley brought home a pair of medals from the Tim White Memorial Tournament in Nanaimo on the last weekend of May. The bantam C Thunder went undefeated as they won gold in their portion of the long-running tournament, while the bantam A Thunder lost just twice over the weekend as they claimed the silver medal.

The bantam C team beat Juan de Fuca, Nanaimo and Mission over the round robin to qualify for the championship final on May 30. Facing Mission again, the Thunder won 3-0 on a pair of goals by Liam Bell and one by Mack Ainsley.

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Call Linda to tour... 8 Independent Living 250-746-980 256 Government Street, Duncan www.novapacific.ca Licensed Strata Property Manager

F L A G S H I P

MSRP $29,990 Stk# 14334A NOW Payment 209**

www.sd79.bc.ca

Spend time with friends and enjoy life more!

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2011 Ford Mustang

CONVERTIBLE

MSRP $22,990 Stk# 1403A NOW Payment 144**

$19,990*

F O R D

All sale prices plus $499 dealer fee and applicable taxes. All payments include taxes and dealer fee of $499 and are based on $2000 down over 84 months O.A.C at 5.99% financing Bi-Weekly

6456 Norcross Road, Duncan DL5964 250.748.5555 1-800-748-2155

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Call to place your ad:

Business at a

250-748-2666

GLANCE

Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm Email: classifieds@cowichanvalleycitizen.com

K.I.P.

RANDY SCHULTZ

Appliance Service

Serving Vancouver Island Since 1977

Carpentry & Rockwork

44+ Years on

NEW CONSTRUCTION | RENOVATIONS | REPAIRS

KENMORE P R O D U C T S

Cell:

250-715-5321

Andy Buchan

• Refrigeration • • Installs • • Maintenance • • All Brands • • Parts & Service •

Home:

250-749-1612

Mention this Ad and receive

fbm@telus.net

10%OFF

Toll Free 1-877-709-5663 Al Jones 250.510.6058 MOBILE

Serving NANAIMO to VICTORIA

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ALL CERTIFIED TRADES Trained Architectural Technologist

off

ALL FRAMES

250-709-5663 Journeyman Plumber

www.davidgaleconstruction.ca

50

PLUMBING & HEATING

David Gale

CONSTRUCTION

DIAMOND EYECARE

Additions • Renovations

159 Trunk Road at Brae, Duncan 250-597-1011 EYE EXAMS

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250.746.9956

• Decks • Doors • Basement Suites • Foundations • Windows • Kitchen • Bathroom • Drywall • Plumbing • Electrical 20 YEARS IN THE VALLEY

FREE Estimates, Plans

fbmplumbing.webs.com

INDEPENDENT CRAFTSMAN Finishing Carpenter with 25 years experience Highest Quality Work Guaranteed!

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Call John Portelance ... 250.749.3174

COASTAL OUTBOARDS This is the time to get your boat and motor ready for summer.

YTH42XLS • Deluxe 42” Rider with • Three Blade Heavy Duty Welded Deck • V Twin Kawasaki engine • Differential Lock

$

COASTAL OUTBOARDS Offers: • Marine service parts and repairs • Certified marine mechanic

99

3299

+ taxes

JAC KO ’ S Concrete Finishing Form Work • Prep • & More

FREE ESTIMATES

Isaac Schneider A – 5285 Polkey Road Duncan , BC

250-597-7782

Phone: (250)

733-0884

RE-NEW-IT PROPERTY MAINTENANCE NEW HOURS: • Monday - Friday 8 am - 5 pm • Saturday 9 am - 5 pm 6489 Norcross Road, Duncan 250-748-4341

(Between Honda & Toyota Car Lots)

www.islandSawAndTurf.ca

- PAINTING - ASPHALT SEALING, POT HOLE & CRACK REPAIR - POWER WASHING PARKING LOT LINE PAINTING SPECIALIST

Phone for a free quote 250-704-9105

CUSTOM RENOVATIONS AND ADDITIONS

Email renewitpaint@gmail.com Having a well maintained parking lot projects an image of success.

250-709-4035

C O N N E C T I N G w i th TH E E X PE R TS i n Classif ieds

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all prices start

FRIDAY, JUNE 13 u

spend $200 and receive a

FREE

Tera Gear ar deluxe camp chair air up to $24.99 value

u Spend $200 or more before applicable taxes at any Real Canadian Superstore location and receive a free Tera Gear deluxe camp chair. Excludess purchase of tobacco, alcohol products, prescriptions, gift cards, phone cards, lottery tickets, all third party operations (post office, gas etc.) and any other products which are provincially regulated. The retail value of up to $24.99 will be deducted from the total amount of your purchase hase before sales taxes are applied. Limit one coupon per family and/or customer account. No cash value. No copies. Coupon must be presented to thee cashier at time of purchase. Valid from Friday, June 13th until closing Thursday, June 19th, 2014 . Cannot be combined with any other coupons or promotional offers. No substitutions, refunds or exchanges on free item.

589723

4

10000 03675

4

CLUB SIZE

GROWN IN THE

Reser’s salads

boneless rib grilling steak

PROVINCES

selected varieties, 1.25 kg

WESTERN

6

20037768

98

/lb 15.39 /kg

nugget potatoes

LIMIT 4

10.18lb

asparagus

7

98

/lb

2

product of Western provinces Canada or USA, no. 1 grade

/lb 17.59 /kg

20174581001

selected varieties, 473 mL

regular or light, 500 mL

96

2

20650193

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20040329

/lb 6.53 /kg

ea

LIMIT 4

AFTER LIMIT

2.98

Toolmaster high pressure washer

Tera Gear™ 14 piece BBQ tool set with LED light

$

20724609

69

Tera Gear™ 75K BTU PRO stainless steel split lid BBQ grill 20717238

*also available in natural gas where available $579 each limit 1, after limit $749 20717237

$

529

CLASSIC POLOS

2

FOR

LIMIT 2 AFTER LIMIT

$29

10 lb 20027522

ea LIMIT 1 AFTER LIMIT

$699

SELECT SWIM SHORTS

18

12

$

REG. $16 EACH

joefresh.com

6

AFTER LIMIT

3.29

9

20777760

ea

LIMIT 1

AFTER LIMIT

99.99

93

ea

LIMIT 2

AFTER LIMIT

11.92

OFF! clip on mosquito repellent

Star Grill lump charcoal

$

REG. $12 EACH

19

ea

97

ea

LIMIT 4

Gillette Fusion Proglide Flexball manual or power razors

1525 PSI, 1.6 GPM 20724660

ea

Club House La Grille barbecue sauce

Foremost sour cream

whole, dressed, 2-4 lb average

f 1st soon Sea

97

2.12 /kg

20170354001

22.44/kg

20316745

.96 88 1

product of British Columbia, Canada no. 1 grade

AFTER LIMIT

fresh wild Alaskan sockeye salmon 20046382

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British Columbia Alberta • Saskatchewan Manitoba

cut from Canada AAA Western grade beef Now 100% DNA traceable

9

20567292

43

ea

LIMIT 3

AFTER LIMIT

8.99

Fuel up at our gas bar and earn

7

¢

per litre**

in Superbucks® value when you pay with yourr

47

ea

LIMIT 2

AFTER LIMIT

12.49

Or, get 3.5¢per litre**

†

in Superbucks® value using any other purchase method ® Redeem Superbucks towards purchases made in-store.**

**Redeem your earned Superbucks® value towards the purchase of Merchandise at participating stores (excluding tobacco, alcohol, lottery tickets, gas and prescriptions). With each fuel purchase when you use your President’s Choice Financial® MasterCard® or President’s Choice Financial® debit card as payment, you will receive 7 cents per litre in Superbucks® value. When you use any other method of payment, you will receive 3.5 cents per litre in Superbucks® value. Superbucks® value expires 60 days after date of issue. Superbucks® value are not redeemable at third party businesses within participating stores, the gas bar, or on the purchase of tobacco, alcohol, lottery tickets and prescriptions. Superbucks® value has no cash value and no cash will be returned for any unused portion. Identification may be required at the time of redemption. See Superbucks® receipt for more details. ® Trademarks of Loblaws Inc. and others. ©2014. † MasterCard is a registered trademark of MasterCard International Incorporated. President’s Choice Bank a licensee of the mark. President’s Choice Financial MasterCard is provided by President’s Choice Bank. President’s Choice Financial personal banking products are provided by the direct banking division of CIBC.

Prices are in effect until Sunday, June 15, 2014 or while stock lasts.

Quantities and/or selection of items may be limited and may not be available in all stores. No rainchecks. No substitutions on clearance items or where quantities are advertised as limited. Advertised pricing and product selection (flavour, colour, patterns, style) may vary by store location. We reserve the right to limit quantities to reasonable family requirements. We are not obligated to sell items based on errors or misprints in typography or photography. Coupons must be presented and redeemed at time of purchase. Applicable taxes, deposits, or environmental surcharges are extra. No sales to retail outlets. Some items may have “plus deposit and environmental charge” where applicable. ®/™ The trademarks, service marks and logos displayed in this flyer are trademarks of Loblaws Inc. and others. All rights reserved. © 2014 Loblaws Inc. * we match prices! Applies only to our major supermarket competitors’ flyer items. Major supermarket competitors are determined solely by us based on a number of factors which can vary by store location. We will match the competitor’s advertised price only during the effective date of the competitor’s flyer advertisement. WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO LIMIT QUANTITIES (note that our major supermarket competitors may not). Due to the fact that product is ordered prior to the time of our Ad Match checks, quantities may be limited. We match identical items (defined as same brand, size, and attributes) and in the case of fresh produce, meat, seafood and bakery, we match a comparable item (as determined solely by us). We will not match competitors’ “multi-buys” (eg. 2 for $4), “spend x get x”, “Free”, “clearance”, discounts obtained through loyalty programs, or offers related to our third party operations (post office, gas bars, dry cleaners etc.). We reserve the right to cancel or change the terms of this program at any time.

Customer Relations: 1-866-999-9890.

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+

PAYMENTS UNTIL AUGUST

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%

+

$

PURCHASE FINANCING FOR 90 MONTHS

+

$

DOWN

‡

AT THE PUMP FOR UP TO 90 DAYS

ON SELECT 2014 MODELS

HWY: 5.3L/100 KM CITY: 7.6L/100 KMʈ

2014

ELANTRA L

Limited model shownʕ Selling Price: $25,244

78 0 0 0 OWN IT FOR

$

%

WITH

BI-WEEKLY

†

+

$

+

DOWN

FINANCING FOR 90 MONTHS

+

$0 AT THE PUMP FOR UP TO 90 DAYS‡

VALUE OF

PAYMENTS UNTIL AUGUST

HWY: 5.8L/100 KM CITY: 8.5L/100 KMʈ

HWY: 7.2L/100 KM CITY: 10.0L/100 KMʈ

HWY: 5.3L/100 KM CITY: 7.5L/100 KMʈ

GLS model shownʕ Selling Price: $20,359

2014

WITH

BI-WEEKLY

+

FINANCING FOR 90 MONTHS

$0 AT THE PUMP FOR UP TO 90 DAYS‡

VALUE OF

TUCSON GL FWD

ACCENT 4 DOOR L

96 0 + 0 + 0 %†

$

DOWN

*

PAYMENTS UNTIL AUGUST

18,644

$

SELLING PRICE:

68 0 + 0 + 0

$

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WITH

BI-WEEKLY

+

ELANTRA GT MANUAL. $1,400 PRICE ADJUSTMENT , DELIVERY AND DESTINATION INCLUDED.

%†

FINANCING FOR 90 MONTHS

$0 AT THE PUMP FOR UP TO 90 DAYS‡

VALUE OF

$

DOWN

PAYMENTS UNTIL AUGUST

SELLING PRICE:

ACCENT L 4-DOOR MANUAL. $1,825 PRICE ADJUSTMENT , DELIVERY AND DESTINATION INCLUDED.

Ω

*

13,319

$

2.4L Limited AWD model shownʕ Selling Price: $35,359

2014

2014

ELANTRA GT OWN IT FOR

$

ELANTRA L MANUAL. $2,325 PRICE ADJUSTMENTΩ, DELIVERY AND DESTINATION INCLUDED.

SE w/ Tech model shownʕ Selling Price: $28,394

$

15,269 SELLING PRICE:

*

Ω

5-year/100,000 km Comprehensive Limited Warranty†† 5-year/100,000 km Powertrain Warranty 5-year/100,000 km Emission Warranty

128 2.9 + 0 + 0

$

OWN IT FOR

BI-WEEKLY

+

%†

WITH

$0 AT THE PUMP FOR UP TO 90 DAYS‡

FINANCING FOR 90 MONTHS

VALUE OF

$

DOWN

*

PAYMENTS UNTIL AUGUST

22,359

$

SELLING PRICE:

TUCSON 2.0L GL FWD MANUAL. $900 PRICE ADJUSTMENTΩ, DELIVERY AND DESTINATION INCLUDED.

HyundaiCanada.com

®The Hyundai names, logos, product names, feature names, images and slogans are trademarks owned by Hyundai Auto Canada Corp. †Finance offers available O.A.C. from Hyundai Financial Services based on a new 2014 Elantra L 6-Speed Manual/Elantra GT L 6-Speed Manual/Accent 4-Door L Manual/ Tucson 2.0L GL FWD with an annual finance rate of 0%/0%/0%/2.9% for 90 months. *0 payments (payment deferral) for up to 74 days is available on all new 2014 Elantra L 6-Speed Manual/Elantra GT L 6-Speed Manual/Accent 4-Door L/Tucson 2.0L GL FWD Manual models. Payment deferral offers apply only to purchase finance offers on approved credit. Payments for purchase finance offers are paid in arrears. If 74-day payment deferral is selected, the original term of the contract will be extended by 60 days for bi-weekly finance contracts. Hyundai Auto Canada Corp. will pay the interest of the deferral for the first 60 days of the bi-weekly finance contract. After this period, interest will start to accrue and the purchaser will pay the principal and interest bi-weekly over the remaining term of the contract. Payment deferral not available with 96-month financing. Bi-weekly payments are $78/$96/$68/$128 for 74 days. $0 down payment required. Cost of borrowing is $0/$0/$76/$2,601. Finance offers include Delivery and Destination of $1,595/$1,595/$1,595/$1,760. Finance offer excludes registration, insurance, PPSA, fees, levies, license fees, applicable taxes and dealer admin. fees of up to $499. Fees may vary by dealer. Delivery and Destination charge includes freight, P.D.E. and a full tank of gas. ‡Purchase, finance or lease a new 2014 Elantra L/Elantra GT L/Accent L Sedan/Tucson GL Manual and you will receive a Gas Card worth $425/$500/$425/$600. Based on Manufacturer’s approved combined fuel consumption ratings of 6.6L/100km/ 7.2L/100km/ 6.4L/100km/ 8.6L/100km at 18,000km/year [yearly average driving distance (Transport Canada’s Provincial Light Vehicle Fleet Statistics, 2014)] at an average gas cost of $1.45/L, this is equivalent to 297L/324L/288L/387L for 90 days. Actual fuel efficiency may vary based on driving conditions and the addition of certain vehicle accessories. Fuel economy figures are used for comparison purposes only. ΩPrice adjustments are calculated against the vehicle’s starting price. Price adjustments of up to $2,325/$1,400/$1,825/$900 available on in stock 2014 Elantra L 6-Speed Manual/Elantra GT L 6-Speed Manual/ Accent 4-Door L Manual/Tucson GL Manual. Price adjustments applied before taxes. Offer cannot be combined or used in conjunction with any other available offers. Offer is non-transferable and cannot be assigned. No vehicle trade-in required. ʕPrice of models shown: 2014 Elantra Limited /2014 Elantra GT SE w/ Tech /2014 Accent 4 Door GLS/2014Tucson 2.4L Limited AWD are $25,244/$28,394/$20,359/$35,359. Prices include Delivery and Destination charges of $1,595/$1,595/$1,595/$1,760 . Prices exclude registration, insurance, PPSA, fees, levies, license fees, applicable taxes and dealer admin. fees of up to $499. Fees may vary by dealer. ʈFuel consumption for new 2014 Elantra L Manual (HWY 5.3L/100KM; City 7.6.L/100KM); 2014 Elantra GT L Manual (HWY 5.8L/100KM; City 8.5L/100KM); 2014 Accent 4-Door L (HWY 5.3L/100KM; City 7.5L/100KM); 2014 Tucson FWD (HWY 7.2L/100KM; City10.0L/100KM); are based on Manufacturer Testing. Actual fuel efficiency may vary based on driving conditions and the addition of certain vehicle accessories. Fuel economy figures are used for comparison purposes only. *†‡ʕΩOffers available for a limited time, and subject to change or cancellation without notice. Dealer may sell for less. Inventory is limited, dealer order may be required. Visit www.hyundaicanada.com or see dealer for complete details. ††Hyundai’s Comprehensive Limited Warranty coverage covers most vehicle components against defects in workmanship under normal use and maintenance conditions.

DUNCAN HYUNDAI

2801 ROBERTS ROAD , Duncan HOURS: • MON. - THUR. 8:00-7:00 pm • FRI. & SAT. 8:00-5:30 pm • SUN. 11-4 pm

250-746-0335

1-800-461-0161

Browse our inventory online @ www.duncanhyundai.ca

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• YOUR VANCOUVER ISLAND TRUCK AUTHORITY

JACK UP

THE

•

VIC’S PIC OF THE WEEK

2014 F-150 STX

JUNE

Brand New! $159 bi-weekly**

AT FLAGSHIP FORD $

50A0 RD

RS CA AT STARTING $ 8990

GAWSITC H ALL

CKS* NEW TRU

KS 50% OFFG TRRUTC SY !

A AT TIN E STA ING UNDERCOOA S ETAIL FINANCING $ 9990 SEE DEALER F R D

2012 SILVERADO LT 4X4

2012 F150 XLT CREW

SAVE $1500

SAVE $4000

PRICED TO GO!

was $

NOW ONLY

33,990

St# P3180

2012 RAM 3500 CUMMINS LIMITED

was $

VALUE!

NOW ONLY

29,990

St# 14334A

2014 ESCAPE SE 4X4

LOADED SE

was $

NOW ONLY

St# PF3210

SAVE $2000

LOW LOW KMS

NOW ONLY

2013 MAZDA CX5

33,990

was $

57,990

St# 14415A

SAVE $4000

was $

2011 FORD FIESTA

NOW ONLY St# 14266A

26,990

SAVE $2000

JACKED!

was $

NOW ONLY

2007 FORD RANGER 4X2 SAVE $4000

WOW!!

St# 13538A

37,990

St# P3179

SAVE $1000

AWESOME VALUE

2011 F-250 CREW XLT

was $

NOW ONLY

12,990

SAVE $3000

GREAT TRUCK!

was $

NOW ONLY

12,990

St# 14260B

PLUS MONTH S I H T L AL IN A W D L U O YOU C

WITH THE PURCHASE OF ANY NEW OR USED***

COURTESY OF MONTY’S BOAT SALES

FLAGSHIPFORD.COM 6456 Norcross Road, Duncan

250-748-5555 888-794-0559

*$500 Fuel Card is available on new IN STOCK F-Series trucks only. **2014 F150 STX payments based on bi weekly over over 96 months at 3.99% on approved credit. Sale price and payments net of all discounts and rebates see dealer for more details. ***All customers who purchase or lease any new or used vehicle in June, 2014 will be given a chance to win a boat/trailer/motor package. See dealer for more details.

YOUR VANCOUVER ISLAND TRUCK AUTHORITY

•

DL# 5964

NEW !

T A BO

YOUR VANCOUVER ISLAND TRUCK AUTHORITY • YOUR VANCOUVER ISLAND TRUCK AUTHORITY •

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Trust the Midas Touch. ®

Expires July 15, 2014 BRAKES

These prices available when you present this flyer at any of the 7 Midas locations on Vancouver Island.

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60

off

DS & ALL BLIN S! SHUTTER

Featuring Blinds “MADE IN B.C.” BY

250-746-6423 • 2648 Beverly Street, Duncan. midas.ca

Tidal Blinds where you receive

“Good Old Fashioned Service”

Special Prices For SENIORS

Everyday!

Locally Owned and Operated

SPECIALIZING IN R ESIDENTIAL & C OMMERCIAL W INDOW C OVERINGS

250-416-0097 250-715-7733

FREE...

Cordless Option on all Cellulars

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Stainless Steel Built-In

DISHWASHER with Stainless Steel Tub! Reasons to buy: • • • • • • •

Clearance

CleanSensor 3 Direct feed Wash Arms Energy Star Certified Piranha Hand Food Disposer Electronic Controls Nylon Racks with Fold Down Tines Giant Tub

$

599

Where GE Appliances Come to Life!

R.A.M.

• SALES • SERVICE • PARTS APPLIANCE SPECIALIST for the Cowichan Valley since 1978

Monday - Saturday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm •

IN HOME SERVICE

•

PARTS

&

SERVICE FOR ALL BRANDS DELIVERY AND INSTALLATION

250-748-4368 460 Whistler St, Duncan

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